The first round of the boys soccer state playoffs kicks off next week, and there are plenty of area teams in the mix. All four of the Hanover County schools earned automatic bids in the 4A bracket, while New Bern is a possible candidate for the wild card spot against Mideastern Conference champ Hoggard. UPDATE: New Bern will face Hoggard, while Laney travels to Terry Sanford at 6 p.m.

Here’s what we have so far for next week’s slate of games. As we find out, we’ll add to the list.